valplowman

Valerie, also known as The Babywise Mom, is the mother to four children. She has been blogging on Babywise and general parenting since 2007. She has a degree in technical writing and loves using those skills to help parents be the best parents they can be! Read her book, The Babywise Mom Nap Guide, to get help on sleep from birth through the preschool years. You can also find her writing at Babywise.life, Today Parenting, and Her View From Home. Read more about Valerie and her family on the About page. Follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for more tips and helps.

Summer Break 2013

May 17, 2019July 1, 2013 by valplowman

Time for a summer break! I will be taking this week off to spend more time with my family. Don’t forget to write and send me your Babywise …

Feed Me Friday: Black Bean Salsa Chicken Tacos

April 2, 2026June 28, 2013 by valplowman

Slowcooker Black Bean Salsa Chicken

This is another slowcooker recipe. I find slowcooker meals to be the easiest for me to do. This recipe is adapted from 101 More Things To Do With a Slowcooker. …

Why “Everyone Cleans” is a Good Family Policy

June 12, 2023June 27, 2013 by valplowman

Children cleaning a messy room

“Everyone Cleans” is a great family cleaning policy to get the whole family involved in picking up without a lot of bickering. At our house, we have a cleaning policy …

Brinley Baby Summary: 45 Weeks Old

June 12, 2023June 25, 2013 by valplowman

Brinley sitting on her Papa's lap at a t-ball game

45 week old baby schedule and routine! 10 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 45th week. Baby schedule and routine for the forty-fifth week of life. 44-week-old baby routine …

Feed Me Friday: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

June 3, 2023June 21, 2013 by valplowman

Slowcooker BBQ Chicken

BBQ Chicken sandwiches made in the slowcooker. These are simple and perfect for busy nights with your family. After my post on Managing Dinner Prep Time earlier this week, a …

Home Should Be A Place of Refuge

June 3, 2023June 19, 2013 by valplowman

mom and daughter having fun at home

Tips for making your home a place of refuge for your kids and for yourself also! Get ideas for making home a safe space and relaxing space. People are stressed. …

Brinley Baby Summary: 44 Weeks Old {10 Months Old}

June 3, 2023June 18, 2013 by valplowman

10 month old Brinley looking at the camera.

44 week old baby schedule and routine! 10 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 44th week. Baby schedule and routine for the forty-fourth week of life. 43-week-old baby routine …